pharmacology
UK: ˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒi | US: ˌfɑːrməˈkɑːlədʒi
n. The branch of science concerned with the study of drugs, their composition, effects, and uses in medicine.
The word "pharmacology" traces back to Greek roots. "Pharmakon" originally meant "drug" (including remedies or poisons), while "-logia" denoted "the study of." Combined, they formed "pharmakologia," which evolved into the modern term. The field emerged as a systematic study of medicinal substances, reflecting humanity's long-standing reliance on and curiosity about drugs' effects.
She pursued a degree in pharmacology to research new cancer treatments.
Modern pharmacology integrates chemistry, biology, and medicine.
His groundbreaking work in pharmacology earned him a Nobel Prize.
The course covers the basic principles of pharmacology and toxicology.
Advances in pharmacology have significantly improved pain management.